Comments on: What Papers Can You Get Rid Of? http://smallnotebook.org/2008/09/19/what-papers-can-you-get-rid-of/ Simplify your home. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:17:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Andrea http://smallnotebook.org/2008/09/19/what-papers-can-you-get-rid-of/#comment-32458 Andrea Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:13:10 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=654#comment-32458 Ok, I have another solution for the kids artwork. I have two very passionate artists here at home myself and so here is what we do: When they bring art projects home or make something here, we hang it up. But at the end of the month, I take it all down. The most special ones we keep in a extra box and the rest I take pictures of and store them on my computer under a file for just that. When they are older, they can look through the file to see it and I don't have huge piles of art projects cluttering up my house :) Ok, I have another solution for the kids artwork. I have two very passionate artists here at home myself and so here is what we do:

When they bring art projects home or make something here, we hang it up. But at the end of the month, I take it all down. The most special ones we keep in a extra box and the rest I take pictures of and store them on my computer under a file for just that. When they are older, they can look through the file to see it and I don’t have huge piles of art projects cluttering up my house :)

]]> By: Kerry http://smallnotebook.org/2008/09/19/what-papers-can-you-get-rid-of/#comment-25326 Kerry Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:24:22 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=654#comment-25326 Holly, I love your idea of the "clothesline" of artwork. I also display the artwork in various frames and clips around my home. I also scan in the best pieces and keep a digital file of it and then toss the original. Then it becomes part of my screen saver on my computer! I also do this with my kids "good work" certificates and other fun things they get from school and sports. Holly,
I love your idea of the “clothesline” of artwork. I also display the artwork in various frames and clips around my home. I also scan in the best pieces and keep a digital file of it and then toss the original. Then it becomes part of my screen saver on my computer! I also do this with my kids “good work” certificates and other fun things they get from school and sports.

]]> By: Seven Strategies for Going Paperless http://smallnotebook.org/2008/09/19/what-papers-can-you-get-rid-of/#comment-23881 Seven Strategies for Going Paperless Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:53:44 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=654#comment-23881 [...] Don’t worry about scanning temporary files.  Focus on the documents you want to keep long-term, and just toss the papers that are temporary. [...] [...] Don’t worry about scanning temporary files.  Focus on the documents you want to keep long-term, and just toss the papers that are temporary. [...]

]]> By: Irrsinn.net - Quasi-daily linkage http://smallnotebook.org/2008/09/19/what-papers-can-you-get-rid-of/#comment-16005 Irrsinn.net - Quasi-daily linkage Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:03:25 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=654#comment-16005 [...] Declutter Your Files: What Papers Can You Toss? – Pretty much exactly what the title says. Handy in my going-paperless process. [...] [...] Declutter Your Files: What Papers Can You Toss? – Pretty much exactly what the title says. Handy in my going-paperless process. [...]

]]> By: optimal living algorithm | how to live the (95%) paperless lifestyle | | O | http://smallnotebook.org/2008/09/19/what-papers-can-you-get-rid-of/#comment-15313 optimal living algorithm | how to live the (95%) paperless lifestyle | | O | Thu, 20 May 2010 14:13:12 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=654#comment-15313 [...] Don’t worry about scanning temporary files. Focus on the documents you want to keep long-term, and just toss the papers that are temporary. [...] [...] Don’t worry about scanning temporary files. Focus on the documents you want to keep long-term, and just toss the papers that are temporary. [...]

]]> By: Susan K http://smallnotebook.org/2008/09/19/what-papers-can-you-get-rid-of/#comment-9171 Susan K Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:54:23 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=654#comment-9171 I have a lot of medical papers - insurance statements, bills, records of treatments - and more. I keep records for taxes (if I do get a deduction). Sometimes I have managed to keep a running list of symtoms, diagnoses, treatments, etc.I have had several major illnesses myself, Sadly, my husband passed away this year. His medical records (bills, insurance, treatment permissions, etc.) are all crammed in one file cabinet. What should I do with these? I appreciate your knowledge about this subject, and your blog, and look forward to more cleaning up. I have a lot of medical papers – insurance statements, bills, records of treatments – and more. I keep records for taxes (if I do get a deduction). Sometimes I have managed to keep a running list of symtoms, diagnoses, treatments, etc.I have had several major illnesses myself,

Sadly, my husband passed away this year. His medical records (bills, insurance, treatment permissions, etc.) are all crammed in one file cabinet. What should I do with these?

I appreciate your knowledge about this subject, and your blog, and look forward to more cleaning up.

]]> By: Valjean Leiker http://smallnotebook.org/2008/09/19/what-papers-can-you-get-rid-of/#comment-7145 Valjean Leiker Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:43:38 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=654#comment-7145 My city has a recycling program, so what we do is shred whatever papers we want to get rid of and put them into a grocery bag (paper, of course) and place them at the curb. You can staple or tape the top to prevent the contents from blowing away. The city picks them up just like the plastic bins you normally use. Also alleviates the "paper or plastic" dilemma at the grocery store. I choose paper because I know I'll use it for recycling! Cool blog! My city has a recycling program, so what we do is shred whatever papers we want to get rid of and put them into a grocery bag (paper, of course) and place them at the curb. You can staple or tape the top to prevent the contents from blowing away. The city picks them up just like the plastic bins you normally use.

Also alleviates the “paper or plastic” dilemma at the grocery store. I choose paper because I know I’ll use it for recycling!

Cool blog!

]]> By: A few of my favorite links… « She lost her keys http://smallnotebook.org/2008/09/19/what-papers-can-you-get-rid-of/#comment-2875 A few of my favorite links… « She lost her keys Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:07:20 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=654#comment-2875 [...] to know what to throw out and what to [...] [...] to know what to throw out and what to [...]

]]> By: Jenni at My Web of Life http://smallnotebook.org/2008/09/19/what-papers-can-you-get-rid-of/#comment-2462 Jenni at My Web of Life Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:35:47 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=654#comment-2462 Your blog is FANTASTIC! I just stumbled across it today after reading a post from Crunchy Domestic Goddess. It's funny that I was just writing about decluttering on my blog today. It is a constant struggle for me to stay clutter-free, especially with three children! I have added you to my blogroll. I look forward to reading more of your posts!!! Your blog is FANTASTIC! I just stumbled across it today after reading a post from Crunchy Domestic Goddess. It’s funny that I was just writing about decluttering on my blog today. It is a constant struggle for me to stay clutter-free, especially with three children!
I have added you to my blogroll. I look forward to reading more of your posts!!!

]]> By: Ultimate Cleaning Challenge: Calling in Sick « Sweet Tea and Lemon http://smallnotebook.org/2008/09/19/what-papers-can-you-get-rid-of/#comment-2326 Ultimate Cleaning Challenge: Calling in Sick « Sweet Tea and Lemon Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:25:39 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=654#comment-2326 [...] more alive, and I’ve had plenty of time to consider what I could clean while still sick.  Rachel’s post about organizing gave me the perfect idea!  From the couch, I can shred papers, cleaning out [...] [...] more alive, and I’ve had plenty of time to consider what I could clean while still sick.  Rachel’s post about organizing gave me the perfect idea!  From the couch, I can shred papers, cleaning out [...]

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